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Tax Espresso

July 2025

The Tax Espresso is our monthly newsletter covering the latest tax updates.

 

In our July 2025 issue, we cover the following topics:

  1. Income Tax (Deduction for Expenditure in relation to Environmental Preservation, Social and Governance) Rules 2025 [P.U.(A) 193/2025]
  2. IRBM – Filing programme for return of profits by a Labuan entity for YA 2025 under the self-assessment system (SAS)
  3. IRBM – Updated e-Invoice Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  4. Lee Soon Mui & Anor v Ketua Pengarah Hasil Dalam Negeri (HC) (2024) MSTC 30-743
  5. Tropical Land Property Sdn Bhd v DGIR (HC) (2025) MSTC 30-810
  6. Datuk Oh Chong Peng v Ketua Pengarah Hasil Dalam Negeri (HC) (2024) MSTC 30-708
  7. Nike Global Trading B.V., Singapore Branch v Pemungut Duti Setem, Malaysia (HC) (2024) MSTC 30-750
  8. Prima Cahaya Sdn Bhd v Pemungut Duti Setem (HC) (2024) MSTC 30-722
  9. MB Bhd v Ketua Pengarah Hasil Dalam Negeri (SCIT) (2024) MSTC 10-170
  10. PBNCJST v DGIR (SCIT)
  11. MDCSB v Ketua Pengarah Hasil Dalam Negeri (SCIT)
  12. Yakin Jayamuda Sdn Bhd v Collector of Stamp Duty (Sessions Court)

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Awards

International Tax Review Asia-Pacific Awards 2024

In the recently announced International Tax Review (ITR) Asia-Pacific Awards 2024, Deloitte has been recognised with 4 awards in Malaysia!

Deloitte Malaysia has been recognised in the following categories:

  • Tax Advisory Firm of the Year
  • Transfer Pricing Advisory Firm of the Year
  • Indirect Tax Advisory Firm of the Year
  • Tax Disputes Advisory Firm of the Year

This marks an incredible milestone in our journey as a firm, further reinforcing our strong position as a trusted tax advisor in the local and regional marketplace. As the country’s leading tax expert, we hold various tax events and workshops, in addition to participating in speaking engagements at tax seminars.

Brochures

Navigating incentives across Southeast Asia

Navigating the complex, ever-changing landscape can be challenging, but it offers significant benefits. Our guide provides the latest insights into Southeast Asia's local incentive landscape, whether you are a multinational expanding in the region or a local entrepreneur seeking growth opportunities.
 

Thought leadership

Deloitte Tax Tracks

Led by Deloitte Malaysia’s tax leaders, delve into the world of tax with our industry experts in a series of thought-provoking conversations on the latest trends and topics.

 

The Edge – More exemptions needed for widened SST scope,
say tax consultants, businesses

With the sales and service tax (SST) expansion beginning 1 July 2025, industry experts including Tan Eng Yew, Deloitte Malaysia’s Indirect Tax Leader have called on authorities to consider broadening the B2B relief to better cushion the impact of the expansion.

Click here to read more.

 

E-invoicing still tough for MSMEs

Following the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia’s (LHDN) announcement of postponing the e-invoicing rollout to next year, Deloitte Malaysia’s Business Process Solutions Leader, Eugene Chow shares his thoughts on how this move will impact tax compliance.

Click here to listen to the podcast.
 

The Edge – The State of the Nation: Expanded SST should balance fiscal goals with industry readiness, say tax experts

With industry focus drawn to the sales and service tax (SST) expansion, tax experts including Tan Eng Yew, Deloitte Malaysia’s Indirect Tax Leader highlighted key challenges that businesses will be facing, urging authorities to consider a longer implementation period of 3 to 6 months at the minimum.

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LITE FM – 2024 Tax filing FAQs

With Malaysia’s tax filing deadline for employees drawing to a close, Ang Weina, Deloitte Malaysia’s Global Employer Services Leader and Tax Partner answers listeners’ top questions.

Click here to listen to the podcast.

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